Oddball Facts From Global News Pile
A mixed set of brief items notes languages and Bible translations, tobacco nicotine levels, irrigation plans in Turkey, a dry cell performance drop in cold, London's size growth since the 13th century, prairie dog control in the U.S. Southwest, magnetic ant nests in Australia, German army neurasthenia and hysteria rise, a slow Italian landslide threatening a village, and a surge in school attendance in a Chinese province.
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Kentucky
London
United States
J. W
Australia
Neurasthenia
China
Keeping Lap Robe in Place Iron Frame
A Minnesota inventor devised a hinged frame mounted under the dash to hold a lap robe in place in carriages and sleighs. The frame rises and folds, allowing quick settling of the robe over the occupant when seated, and tucks in or out as weather dictates.
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Minnesota
The DeliTone of Thomae Machell Described in Glasgow
A garbled note from a Glasgow source describes an instrument called the duleitone of Thomae Machell with two pianos and hammers that strike steel, producing sound, though details are unclear and fragmented.
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Olearnses
Ouieitens
Duleitone
Thomae Machell
Glasgow
Baybeard
Bet
Bey-Hamaers
Oteel
Automatic Kitchen Fire Starter Attracts Family Interest
A Texas inventor patents an automatic apparatus for range fires tied to a small clock. At a set hour, a balance weight pulls a lever that opens the draft and kindles the fire for morning use. The device also lights new fires and holds matches ready for ignition.
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Texas
Asbestos Mines in Georgia and Fireproofing Growth
The report notes Ceorein and Vermont as producers of asbestos in Georgia with White County mines employing many workers. The year saw about 1 009 short tons worth roughly £20 000, up 42 percent in volume and 4 percent in price from the prior year.
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White County
Atlanta
United States
Canada
Army Aeroplane in Flight
An American inventor, Col. Vody, helps the British Army achieve a successful heavier-than-air flying machine test. The development suggests the British firm will not lag in aerial defense. The report credits the collaboration of an American with the British effort.
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Col. Vody
Meakasis Tho Appears Rapid in Curtin Relays
In a dense scrambled note eight miles of effort elude full clarity as Meakasis Tho shows speed during Curtin Relays with potential top marks.
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Curtin
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Feed J and Sale Stable
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